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If it be from five years old even to twenty years old, then your estimation shall be of the male twenty shekels, and for the female ten shekels.
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Vows Made for Children
Commentators explain that this verse clarifies that vows could be made on behalf of others. Since a five-year-old could not make a legally binding vow, this passage refers to a parent or guardian dedicating a child to the Lord's service and taking responsibility for paying the associated redemption value.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The relative values of the persons appear to be regulated according to an estimate of the probable value of their future work:
As regards the…
19th Century
Anglican
If it be from five years old, even unto twenty years. — From the fact that a child of five years is mentioned here, it is…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if [it be] from five years old, even unto to twenty years old Not that one of fiv…
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